School Community Tool Kit

This kit provides helpful information about students with autism to promote understanding and acceptance at school. It includes tools and strategies to increase learning for all members of the school community.

The School Community Tool Kit is broken down into sections:

About the School Community Tool Kit
Information about the resources included, a section on how to use the tool kit, a note to families and caregivers, an "About Me" profile form, and more.

About Autism
In addition to general information about autism, this section includes information about:

Social symptoms

Physical and medical issues

Additional challenges

Unique abilities that may accompany autism

The School Community
Specific resources and information for:

Classmates

Teachers

School administrators

Paraprofessionals

Bus drivers/transportation supervisors

Custodial staff

Lunch and recess aides

Office staff

Peers

Nurses

Security officers

Educating Students with Autism
Topics include:

The rights of students with autism

Instructional methods in teaching students

Assistive technologies

Therapies used

Ideas for a team approach

Supporting Learning in the Student with Autism
Topics include:

Supporting communication

Organizational and sensory needs

Improving social interaction and development

Ideas for preventing behavior

Web, Print and Video Resources
A list of various resources for all members of the school community.

Appendix
Insights, strategies, assessments, handbooks, and lots more!

This tool kit is not intended to be a curriculum for special education for students on the autism spectrum, but rather a support for the general education and administrative school staff who interact with students with autism in various capacities. However, it is envisioned that this tool kit will provide valuable information and resources that can be employed by special education and administrative staff in their efforts to plan for and support students in general education environments and involvement in the school community as a whole